Castor Bean Oil - Hexane Free
Best for: Hair, scalp, lash and brow conditioning
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Castor Bean Oil is expeller-pressed from the seeds of the castor plant in India, without solvents like hexane. It's a pale yellow, thick and glossy oil with only a faint scent, and it's naturally very high in ricinoleic acid, which gives it its rich, cushiony feel.
Castor oil has a long tradition in hair and skin care. It's popular as a deep-conditioning scalp and hair oil, for brushing through lashes and brows, and for softening dry skin, lips and cuticles. Because it's so thick, most people blend it with a lighter oil like jojoba or sweet almond.
- Thick, glossy and richly conditioning
- Popular for hair, lashes and brows
- Leaves dry skin feeling soft
- Hexane-free, expeller-pressed
Pairs well with: Jojoba, sweet almond, coconut, lavender and rosemary
About this oil
Castor Bean Oil is expeller-pressed from the seeds of the castor plant in India, without solvents like hexane. It's a pale yellow, thick and glossy oil with only a faint scent, and it's naturally very high in ricinoleic acid, which gives it its rich, cushiony feel.
Castor oil has a long tradition in hair and skin care. It's popular as a deep-conditioning scalp and hair oil, for brushing through lashes and brows, and for softening dry skin, lips and cuticles. Because it's so thick, most people blend it with a lighter oil like jojoba or sweet almond.
- Thick, glossy and richly conditioning
- Popular for hair, lashes and brows
- Leaves dry skin feeling soft
- Hexane-free, expeller-pressed
Uses
- Hair careMix with a lighter oil, massage into the scalp and through the lengths, leave on for a while, then wash out.
- Lashes and browsBrush a tiny amount through lashes or brows with a clean spoolie at night.
- Skin and body careBlend with a lighter carrier oil and massage into dry hands, elbows, heels or cuticles.
Blends well with
Castor Bean Oil - Hexane Free pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical Name | Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Expeller-Pressed, Hexane-Free |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Expeller-Pressed, Hexane-Free |
| Comedogenic Rating | 1 (Low) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | High in Ricinoleic Acid (approx. 85–92%), plus Oleic, Linoleic, Palmitic and Stearic Acids |
| Packaging | 100ml–200ml in Amber Glass Bottle; 500ml and Larger in Plastic |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow, Thick Liquid |
| Aroma | Faint, Characteristic Aroma |
| Size options | 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, 1ltr, 2ltr, 4ltr |
| Origin | India |
| Vegan | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf life | 12–18 months |
Safety & storage
- Anyone with a known allergy to castor (Ricinus communis) should avoid use. Contact dermatitis is uncommon but documented.
- Patch test before first use. See the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement under Product documents for full detail.
- For external use only. Not for ingestion.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes when using on lashes.
- All oils are potentially combustible. Take care when laundering linens that have been in contact with oils, and follow your dryer manufacturer's instructions.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Product documents
Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
